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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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